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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1997  
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To be honest , that defender is looking for an LS3, not m57 conversion
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30th Sep 2023 10:45pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2223 
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House of Torque or MW engineering.
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1st Oct 2023 6:17am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8018  
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Engine sourcing and type you want is a nightmare. I am looking for one for my 2011 130. Just converted my 88 90 to a 184 one.
I am with Ian, that's a defender looking for something even more refined. How many.miles on yours? Why you changing? Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Oct 2023 6:26am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8018
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Oh and less Will they are all a nightmare to get hold of. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Oct 2023 6:26am |
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| sasdiscos Member Since: 22 Jul 2023 Location: UK Posts: 151
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Nice defender.
Isn’t the m57 only a euro 4? Would you not have trouble with emissions at mot time? Steve |
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1st Oct 2023 6:28am |
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| 2110leigh Member Since: 05 Apr 2023 Location: Wales Posts: 8 
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Hi jst, the defender has 36k miles on the clock, engine is good it 2.2 TDCI, the main reason for change is that I want a more refined engine it’s some more power nd I need a project to keep me interested.
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1st Oct 2023 8:53am |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2627  
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How much power do you need to travel at 20mph in Wales…….
I’d go for comfier springs, a TV, coffee maker and some storage nets to hold my slippers….  |
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1st Oct 2023 9:16am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8018
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Similar to my 130 project then, jist looking for a bit more.oomph when towing. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Oct 2023 7:34pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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It is not the 20mph zones that you need the power for, it is the 20 to 60 mph bit...  |
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1st Oct 2023 7:44pm |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 485
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Unfortunatley if you wish to keep the Defender MT82 6 speed manual box you are stuck with the earlier small bell housing 184hp M57 which are getting a bit long in the tooth now. We carry out conversions in Penzance Cornwall but prefer to use the later M57N2 alloy block engines as they are more efficent and lighter, these are usually combined with the later ZF8HP 8 speed auto box or BMW 6 speed manual which is much stronger than the Ford sourced MT82. A uprated LT230 transfer box is recommended with higher gearing and locking centre diff.
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2nd Oct 2023 10:14am |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 329 
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There are too many M57 conversions (yes, for a good reason).
Have you considered the 3UZ with an Auto box? Could be quite the straight forward project.  4.0 V8 Defender 90
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2nd Oct 2023 10:46am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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Have you spoken with 4x4 Fabrications/Mahker or DT Solutions. To name just 2 popular transplant companies. Keep us posted though! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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2nd Oct 2023 11:31am |
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| 2110leigh Member Since: 05 Apr 2023 Location: Wales Posts: 8
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Not yet, I’ve seen the Youtube Channel and I am Booking in for under body treatment. I’ll ask a few questions when I drop it off.
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3rd Oct 2023 7:43pm |
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| mata Member Since: 24 Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 153
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100% buy a working BWM car with a service history that you can test drive and be sure of before you go to a lot of trouble and expense to find out you've fitted a nail. When you pull the engoinbe spend loads of money on preventative maintenance using only OE or BMW parts. Keep the donor car until the conversions finished for all the bits you didnt realise you needed.
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14th Nov 2023 6:30pm |
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